Episode
#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
1:10:35
Published: Thu Dec 08 2022
Description
Mark Normand is a podcaster, an actor and a comedian. Mark grew up in a rundown New Orleans bed & breakfast with a cross-dressing manager. Fertile ground for becoming one of the most popular, hardest working and fastest growing comics in America then. But why is it so important to have a pursuit that you care about if you're going to do other, seemingly unrelated hard things? Expect to learn the price that you pay for being a famous comedian, why Mark's life would fall apart if he didn't have a passion to care about, whatever happened to that lady who tweeted about AIDs, whether Cocaine Bear will be given the Oscar nomination it deserves, whether bombing on stage changes your personality and much more... Sponsors: Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at https://bit.ly/proteinwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out Mark's website - http://marknormandcomedy.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
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House of Macadamias offers vegan, paleo, and keto-friendly snacks made from the highest quality macadamia nuts.
00:00 - 04:52 (04:52)
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House of Macadamias offers vegan, paleo, and keto-friendly snacks made from the highest quality macadamia nuts. Use code MW20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase at houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom.
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This podcast episode tells the bizarre and tragic story of a black bear in Georgia that accidentally consumed cocaine left behind by drug smugglers and later died from an overdose.
04:52 - 06:41 (01:49)
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This podcast episode tells the bizarre and tragic story of a black bear in Georgia that accidentally consumed cocaine left behind by drug smugglers and later died from an overdose.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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A woman's offensive tweet going viral and the need for sensitivity
06:41 - 09:09 (02:27)
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A woman's offensive tweet going viral and the need for sensitivity
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
PodcastModern Wisdom
The limitations of character counts on social media can lead to a restricted perspective, as opposed to the looser context provided by a comedy set or other forms of conversation.
09:09 - 11:57 (02:47)
Summary
The limitations of character counts on social media can lead to a restricted perspective, as opposed to the looser context provided by a comedy set or other forms of conversation. This can lead to misinterpretations and misunderstandings.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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This episode delves into the history of words like imbecile, moron, and cretin and how their usage as derogatory terms has led to the need for more inclusive and sensitive language in modern times.
11:57 - 14:57 (03:00)
Summary
This episode delves into the history of words like imbecile, moron, and cretin and how their usage as derogatory terms has led to the need for more inclusive and sensitive language in modern times.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
PodcastModern Wisdom
The conversation explores how cultural celebrations in New Orleans have been impacted by social justice movements and people's desire to maintain their cultural traditions.
14:57 - 19:05 (04:07)
Summary
The conversation explores how cultural celebrations in New Orleans have been impacted by social justice movements and people's desire to maintain their cultural traditions.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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Comedian Andrew Polk discusses the challenges of performing comedy in a city that's already known for partying, and the different audience expectations between men and women.
19:05 - 23:29 (04:24)
Summary
Comedian Andrew Polk discusses the challenges of performing comedy in a city that's already known for partying, and the different audience expectations between men and women.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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An old viral news story about a homeless man jumping into a river resurfaced during a hurricane in New Orleans.
23:29 - 25:49 (02:19)
Summary
An old viral news story about a homeless man jumping into a river resurfaced during a hurricane in New Orleans. The man was seen talking with some kids before his leap into the water.
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In order to progress and grow, one must learn to embrace discomfort and choose challenges that push them out of their comfort zone.
25:49 - 27:50 (02:01)
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In order to progress and grow, one must learn to embrace discomfort and choose challenges that push them out of their comfort zone.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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Comedians come in all shapes and sizes, and their experiences may affect their view of the world and how they behave off-stage.
27:50 - 31:36 (03:46)
Summary
Comedians come in all shapes and sizes, and their experiences may affect their view of the world and how they behave off-stage. Stand-up comedy may provide an outlet for introverts to express themselves, and a failed on-stage performance can be daunting.
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Working comedians have to constantly strive to improve their craft, often driving long distances and performing short spots.
31:36 - 35:18 (03:41)
Summary
Working comedians have to constantly strive to improve their craft, often driving long distances and performing short spots. However, the lifestyle can be full of temptations to party and lacks discipline.
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The speaker suggests that people should treat their chosen pursuit like an athlete does by taking care of their sleep, nutrition and mindset work.
35:18 - 38:34 (03:16)
Summary
The speaker suggests that people should treat their chosen pursuit like an athlete does by taking care of their sleep, nutrition and mindset work.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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The speaker discusses the importance of treating any pursuit with a level of precision and avoiding giving oneself too much leeway.
38:34 - 44:09 (05:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of treating any pursuit with a level of precision and avoiding giving oneself too much leeway. People have the capacity to do something or to put themselves through really difficult things.
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Comedian Joe Rogan discusses the balance between pursuing various adventures and maintaining his fame through his YouTube channel and podcast platform, questioning the intentions behind the policing of language.
44:09 - 47:21 (03:11)
Summary
Comedian Joe Rogan discusses the balance between pursuing various adventures and maintaining his fame through his YouTube channel and podcast platform, questioning the intentions behind the policing of language.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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Fans of a famous person had been secretly living in the attic of the person's house, writing manifestos about killing them.
47:21 - 53:01 (05:40)
Summary
Fans of a famous person had been secretly living in the attic of the person's house, writing manifestos about killing them. In other news, there have been protests about the use of AI analysis to track individuals without their knowledge.
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The host shares funny stories about knocking his head on a pole, being recognized on dating apps because of his blue checkmark, and encountering street football tricks in Barcelona.
53:01 - 57:36 (04:34)
Summary
The host shares funny stories about knocking his head on a pole, being recognized on dating apps because of his blue checkmark, and encountering street football tricks in Barcelona.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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The speaker expresses their desire for a family as a way to achieve normalcy in their life.
57:36 - 1:01:37 (04:00)
Summary
The speaker expresses their desire for a family as a way to achieve normalcy in their life. They also question the prevalence of little girls as the focus of missing persons cases.
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The speaker highlights the irony in societal ageism and how jokes about being old are contradictory.
1:01:37 - 1:08:19 (06:42)
Summary
The speaker highlights the irony in societal ageism and how jokes about being old are contradictory. While jokes about old people are seen to be funny, age is widely regarded as the primary issue when discussing someone's ability to execute a task or a role, such as in the case of Joe Biden running for President.
Episode#562 - Mark Normand - How To Offend Everyone
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Joe Rogan and Elon Musk discuss the importance of being present as a father and raising their children.
1:08:19 - 1:10:42 (02:23)
Summary
Joe Rogan and Elon Musk discuss the importance of being present as a father and raising their children. However, an unrelated advertisement for a discount on nuts is mentioned towards the end of the transcript.